Elegant Black Tie Wedding at Turtle Bay Resort
What a stunning day this was with Meagan and Jacob, celebrating by the water with their closest family and friends at Turtle Bay Resort with an elegant black tie affair. It is the biggest honor getting to be a Turtle Bay Resort wedding photographer and capturing couples in this dream-like
Nancy & Jesse’s Mid-Century Modern Hawaii Elopement
As a Hawaii wedding & elopement photographer, I’m lucky to get to document the various wedding styles that couples use as inspiration. It’s always fascinating seeing what each couple has planned and then executing their dream and turning it into their gallery. When Nancy & Jesse were inquiring, they explained
The Ultimate Guide to Honeymooning in Hawaii
It’s no secret that Hawaii is one of the top-rated destination spots in the United States. With its eight islands- Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, Kahoolawe- all offering their own unique qualities and things to do, it doesn’t take much convincing to honeymooning in Hawaii. I get
5 Best Tips for a Zero-Waste Wedding
It’s a sad reality that the majority of weddings can create a substantial amount of unnecessary waste. As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen firsthand the number of items thrown away- despite being in reusable condition. The average wedding produces hundreds of pounds of waste and generates 63 tons of carbon
5 Beautiful Wedding Traditions to Include in your Non-Traditional Hawaii Elopement
There’s nothing more sentimental and nostalgic than a meaningful wedding tradition that you can reflect on with your significant other. You can still include some traditional wedding day activities into your elopement day-pick and choose the ones that feel like you! As a Hawaii destination wedding and elopement photographer, I
Hao + Julie’s Film Inspired Hawaii Mountain Elopement
Film photography has made an undeniable comeback. The original grainy and under-contrasted look emits a nostalgic vibe that adds charisma and uniqueness to each photo. As an elopement and wedding photographer, some of my favorite images have been film photos. Though taken during the same elopement, with the same couple,
What To Do After Getting Engaged: 6-Step Wedding Planning Checklist
Congratulations!!! You’ve just gotten engaged and are floating on top cloud nine. Wedding planning has officially made its way into your schedule, and you’re unsure where to start. As a wedding and elopement photographer, I know that newly engaged couples are many times asking the same thing- “what are we
Hayden + Madeline’s Coastal Hawaii Adventure Elopement
Hayden and Madeline’s story is so unique. They’ve known each other since junior high and eventually started dating! During a previous trip to Hawaii, the two hiked the top of the Lanikai pillbox, and there Hayden proposed. When I asked the couple why they chose to elope, their response was
Waimanalo Beach Elopement With a Private Catamaran
I ended 2021 with the most incredible adventure – a one-of-a-kind wedding on Waimanalo Beach, complete with a sunset sail on a catamaran! Lindsay and Casey are an adventure-loving couple who are always oceanside. The two met in Moorea as marine undergrads at UCLA and spend their weekends hiking, kayaking,
